August evenings have us thinking about stars, crescent moons, and the celestial details that find their way into jewelry. We’ve gathered a little inspiration from the Nunn Design maker community, along with some of our moon and star findings and a project worth revisiting from the tutorial archives. @adorejulesdesigns @adorejulesdesigns @littlebluebusjewelry @bykatiek Make It: Moon, […]
One of our favorite parts of what we do is seeing how makers bring their own style and ideas to Nunn Design findings. Here are a few pieces that recently caught our attention. We hope you will take a moment to visit these artists and see more of their work. These hummingbird necklaces are a […]
As many of you know, during COVID, many of our suppliers, after generations of ownership, chose to close their doors forever. Our wire supplier, as well as the vendor that textured the wire for all of our textured jumprings, were among those suppliers. We feel we have found a great alternative to the original Nunn […]
Have we shared our wire frames enough? These simple shapes can be wrapped, filled, layered, or made completely your own! A few wrapped beads or pearls can add color and texture. A suspended charm can bring movement. Resin or epoxy clay can turn the open center into a place for pattern, imagery, or tiny details. […]
What I love most about our Open Pendants Split is how many directions they can take. They offer enough structure to help begin a design, leaving plenty of room for each maker to bring in their own materials, ideas and meaning. Use Epoxy Clay in one section and leave another open. Add resin to part of the […]
One of the things we love most about artists is the way they follow what calls to them. It might begin with a color, a pattern, a piece of metal, a bit of clay, a bead, a brushstroke, or an object found and saved for later. The beginning can be small, but in the hands […]
Across many cultures and traditions, hummingbirds have been seen as small beings with powerful meaning. They are often associated with healing, hope, love, good fortune, and new beginnings. In some stories, they are messengers between worlds. In others, they bring joy, blessings, rain, or renewal. Their quick movement and color have made them feel almost […]
This roundup is one of our favorite ways to slow down and notice what makers are creating. June gave us plenty to appreciate, and we’re happy to pass a little of that admiration along. What beautiful mosaic earrings by @mothandtwig! Sometimes the smallest details are the ones that hold the most meaning. Lovely mustard seed […]
I have invested my life’s energy into the vocation of inspiring and nurturing creativity. My calling came early, it wasn’t considered “normal,” but a calling it was. The mission of Nunn Design is a personal expression of this vocation. Through collaborative relationships, Nunn Design inspires and nurtures creativity. This mission has been my true north. Collaborative […]
I am always amazed by what artists and makers bring into the world. A little metal, a few beads, a bit of color, a symbol, a texture, a found object, and suddenly there is something new. Something meaningful. Something that carries the hand and heart of the person who made it. For this volume of […]
May was full of creative inspiration from makers using Nunn Design findings in their work. Thank you to everyone who tagged us and shared your jewelry with us this month. We love seeing the many ways our findings become part of your finished designs. Join us in celebrating the makers featured in this month’s Brags […]
The Bitsy Bezel Heart and Bitsy Bezel Pear are now in stock, along with coordinating crystals that fit neatly inside each bezel. They are a sweet way to add a small bit of sparkle to your jewelry designs. The Ornate Flat Tag Mini Rectangle and Ornate Flat Tag Mini Circle are now available too, expanding […]
There is so much beauty to notice when we slow down and look. A handmade piece of jewelry, a thoughtful detail, a color palette, a symbol, a texture, a shape. These small moments of inspiration often have a way of staying with us. They remind us why creativity matters and why sharing the work of […]
This month we shared student artwork set inside bezels, colorful bracelets, symbolic necklaces, ornate earrings, embroidered carrots, hand-painted charms, florals, rings, and more. Thank you to each maker who tagged Nunn Design and let us share what you’ve been creating. There’s something special about making alongside others. @squirrellyworkshop is an art studio in NE Seattle […]
We love seeing how a new place can be reflected in an artist’s work. Lisa Rogers’ hand-painted charms have always carried a sense of place, turning small scenes and meaningful details into wearable keepsakes. That sense of place is one of the reasons her work has stayed with us over the years. After her fairly […]
